Dual sport

There's some chatter on the district 37 about some guys buying them just for the B2V dual sport run.

We were at Disney over New Years weekend. I wanted to go to CSC and hopefully take one for a spin. I called them while we were in route to see when they were going to close for the weekend, and unfortunately was going to miss them by a couple hours because they were closing shop early. The guy I spoke to offered to stay late, but I told him to hit the road and enjoy his time off in case we had issues, and I knew my wife and kids would be upset with the first stop being a bike shop.

nayther wrote:
They're right across the street from Costco.

Remember when that was one of the first Costco stores in L.A., back when it was Price Club?

A buddy of mine in college wrote a paper shortly after that store opened, called "The Propensity of the Poor to Spend Money on **** They Don't Need In Bulk".

EDIT: Oops. You'd think that I'd remember that C RAP is still a filtered word here. Ouch, my delicate eyes.

they're very close to my office but I've not stopped in to look at them. I read a short review, maybe Dirt Bike? And it wasn't too bad. Price is tempting though.

I don't know that I'd buy one for LA B2V, that's 500 miles of some pretty serious trail/two track on the easy/hard routes. There is an adventure bike route provided, they might be good for that.

I know you know your way around a dirt bike. PM me if you want to go look at them in Azusa, I'm 10 minutes away and it would be a good excuse to go kick the tires. They're right across the street from Costco.

beemerphile1 wrote:
The problem often with the Chinese bikes is that no parts are available.

I had a China clone of a Honda CT70 and played with it for a couple years, it was great fun. The only really weak component was the electrical switches but overall it was surprisingly well built.

Yea but the do have a parts depthttp://www.cscmotorcycles.com/TT250-OEM-PARTS-s/306.htm the question would be how long it takes and if it's in stock as well.

The problem often with the Chinese bikes is that no parts are available.

I had a China clone of a Honda CT70 and played with it for a couple years, it was great fun. The only really weak component was the electrical switches but overall it was surprisingly well built.

I'd wait a couple years for all the bugs to be worked out before buying an RX3. Instead I'd consider the TT250 for a run around and gravel road bike because it has a Honda CG clone engine which is well proven.

And I've never even heard of one tell as you said -(local classifieds) I saw on Craigs list. That's why I was asking, and for that price Wow! If it can run say the Dual Sport Barstow to Vegas it would be worth it. Africa Twin now that's a BAD A S S bike for 12 grand.

Dirtclods wrote:
would you buy one?

I've been watching these for about a year and have been reading some of their blogs. One of them just came up for sale in my area on the local classifieds, and I've been tempted to go for a test ride (it has about 300mi on it). I'm half joking half serious that the guy is not happy with it or it is just under powered.

The RX3 appeals for a light, 'adventure' ready bike. It is a cheap purchase, and they are stupid easy to maintain. Side and top cases, and crash bars included. The ease of valve adjustments on the RX3 appeal to me (tappets, just like on my XR400), making at-home maintenance even easier (the KLR is shim over bucket).

Honestly, I'd go get a used KLR650. The aftermarket for the KLR is HUGE, they've had very minor engine changes since the early 90's, they make much more power, have a higher payload, more suspension travel, and have a higher speed.

I owned a '94 KLX650R that I made street legal. Swapped it out for a '96 XR400R (435, ported head, cam, carb, pipe, street legal). My street ride is a VTX1800T. I've logged over 200mi by dirt on day trips, and average over 8k per year on the VTX. Me going to a wheezy 250 would bore me to death.

I know it is a different type of riding, but once you load this thing up with cases full of stuff, 2-lane riding is going to work it hard.

It boils down to what type of riding are you going to do with the bike? If you don't plan on getting into anything more than a gravel road not too far from the house, the RX3 could do it for you. A KLR will take you through rougher terrain, have more comfort on the road, and would be better suited for longer trips.

I lose my mind around the new Africa Twin. It would fit me perfectly (or a KTM 690/950, or BMW 800/1200 GS). I'm going used for the next bike, so I need a little seat time on each to make a decision.

darsben1 wrote:

Dirtclods wrote:

darsben1 wrote:
You cannot pay with your Credit card either.

Yep it states- (I understand that CSC Motorcycles does not accept complete payment of motorcycle with credit card, and this is a $500 partial deposit and I the customer am responsible for the remaining balance. Full payment can be completed by personal check, bank check or wire transfer. Please contact CSC Motorcycles at 909-445-0900 to arrange final payment.

So...either then that would you buy one?

NO If they do not deliver you are out the money. At least with a CC you have recourse.

Store front http://www.cscmotorcycles.com/aboutus.asp